Russia-linked actors target WhatsApp and Signal in phishing campaign

(Pierluigi Paganini – Security Affairs) Threat actors linked to Russian Intelligence Services are running phishing campaigns to hijack high-value accounts on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, the FBI warns. “The FBI has identified cyber actors associated with Russian Intelligence Services targeting users of commercial messaging applications, including Signal.” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X. “The campaign targets individuals of high intelligence value, including current and former U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists.” – Russia-linked actors target WhatsApp and Signal in phishing campaign